Asian Eyelid Surgery

 

Asian Eyelid Surgery | Pasadena | Chino | Rowland Height | West CovinaOne of the most popular surgeries for individuals of Asian heritage in the US is the Asian eyelid surgery (also known as double eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty).

According to estimates, more than 250,000 Asians undergo double eyelid cosmetic surgery annually to achieve a more attractive eye appearance.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel H. Lin of Shine Cosmetic Surgery provides Asian eyelid surgery to patients in West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar and surrounding areas in California.

 

Differences in Eyelid Anatomy

The Asian upper eyelid is different from the Caucasian lid in terms of the position of the eyelid fold. Around 50 percent of the Asian population has eyelid creases similar to the Caucasian lid crease. However, the remaining 50 percent may have little to no crease in the upper eyelid.

A Caucasian eyelid crease is around 20 percent larger than the Asian lid crease. It also differs in size and shape and usually tapers closer to the lashes as the fold extends laterally. The Asian lid usually begins at the crease very close to the lashes, and the crease gets larger as it extends further away from the nose.

Dr. Daniel Lin provides Asian eyelid surgery to patients who want to add a crease to their upper eyelids. At his advanced surgical facility, Dr. Lin seeks to develop a natural-looking fold in the upper lids when the eyes are open.

He will customize the Asian eyelid cosmetic surgery for every patient depending on whether they have a very low crease or no crease at all. His focus is to offer patients the symmetry and function that they desire by individualizing the procedure to meet their unique needs.

 

Procedure

The Asian eyelid surgery and blepharoplasty are similar procedures. The surgeon reshapes the skin around the eye, and the scar position is almost identical in both surgeries. However, the difference between the two eyelid surgeries is that to develop a crease above the lid, the surgeon will have to remove the tissue between the skin as well as the supportive lid structure.

They will then fasten the skin to the underlying structures to give the appearance of a crease. This procedure is sought-after by many Asians as it makes the eyes appear larger.

One technique for developing a crease involves the placement of sutures from the inside of the lid to the underside of the skin on the outside of the eyelid to create a crease.

In another technique, the surgeon places an incision on the skin of the upper lid at the height of the lid where the crease is desired. After placing the incision, they will remove some of the fat underneath the skin.

The surgeon will then suture the skin to the muscle developing a crease and remove any excess fat or skin simultaneously. In an Asian eyelid surgery, the plastic surgeon can increase the height of the existing crease or create a crease in an eyelid with no crease.

 

Outcomes

This procedure is virtually scarless, but the patient’s lids will be inflamed with possible bruising. However, the outcomes will be noticeable in as little as a week with the final results becoming apparent in one to two months.

The Asian double eyelid surgery enables the eyes to appear larger, wider, and less “sleepy” looking. It is vital for patients to understand that the goal of Asian eyelid surgery is not to create a Caucasian-looking face, but to develop a natural looking eyelid crease.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lin receives patients from West Covina, Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, Pasadena, Diamond Bar, and nearby areas in California for Asian eyelid surgery.

Click here to learn more about all the plastic surgery procedures and treatments cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Lin performs for patients in and around Pasadena, Chino, Rowland Heights, Baldwin Park, Whittier, Brea, Arcadia, West Covina, Inland Empire, and San Gabriel Valley. Call today to schedule a consultation 626.810.6165 or click here.

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